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Housing prices up in first three months of 2015

House prices in Kenya increased by 2.75 per cent during the first Quarter of 2015 compared to the previous Quarter’s 2.18 per cent increase. According to the Kenya Bankers Association Housing Price Index (KBA-HPI), although this increase is mild,...

Be wary of fake roof materials

There are many ‘fake’ roofing materials in the industry. Why the rise in this fake business, and where do they come from? The ‘fake’ roofing materials in the industry are as a result of unscrupulous companies taking advantage of customers...

NSE to introduce new investment unit

Investors in the Nairobi Securities Exchange will soon be able to diversify into a new investment unit known as Exchange Traded Funds. The Capital Markets Authority, the exchange, the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation and other key stakeholders yesterday unveiled...

Faulu Kenya grows on the wings of Old Mutual

Over the past 24 years, Faulu Kenya has transformed from a loan scheme into one of the top Deposit Taking Microfinance (DTM) institutions. Currently, the bank has branch network of over 80 outlets with an employee base standing at...

How to get plumbing and wiring right

One of the most important functions of any house is good plumbing. Without good plumbing and wiring, a house can never be fully satisfactory. The first important feature in the house is the sink followed closely by the bathroom,...

Causes of egg defects and how to cure them

Dr. Sophie Miyumo: Once in a while, every poultry farmer finds her birds have laid abnormal eggs. Abnormal in the sense that the eggs have weak shells or internal defects. An occasional egg abnormality from the flock is no cause...

Mechanic strikes gold selling ‘smart’ incubators

His first business was a small garage in Nyeri, which he established soon after completing a course in mechanical engineering at a local polytechnic in 1996. The business, however, faced many challenges, including delayed payments by clients and lack of...

Terrorist arrested at President Uhuru’s home

A suspected Al Shabaab terrorist, Said Mirre Siyad, who was arrested at President Uhuru Kenyatta's Gatundu home has been detained following a court order. Mr. Siyad is alleged to have been surveying the home in preparation for a terrorist...

Kenya Airways to sell its assets in a bid to offload huge debts

Kenya Airways CEO Mbuvi Ngunze last week said the airline will sell five older planes and some of its land to offload its huge loans. Similarly, Kenya Airways is currently negotiating a bridging loan to help it through a...

Listed GEMS firms to be separated at NSE

Business Daily: The NSE will from May 19 classify the four companies under the Growth and Enterprise Market (Gems) segment with other stocks, ending their separate category. This means the number of sectors in the market will drop to...

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